2.Effect of CXCR4-overexpressing bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells on the repair of the co-cultured hypoxia/re-oxygenation renal tubular epithelial cells and its possible mechanism
Nanmei LIU ; Changlin MEI ; Jinyuan ZHANG ; Jun TIAN ; Jin CHENG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2013;29(11):830-836
Objective CXCR4-overexpressing bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (CXCR4-BMSC) were constructed and co-cultured with hypoxia/re-oxygenation pretreated renal tubular epithelial cells (HR-RTEC).Repair of HR-RTEC was detected and the possible mechanism was also discussed.Methods CXCR4-BMSC (CXCR4-BMSC/eGFP,eGFP as the tracer gene) and null-BMSC (BMSC/eGFP) were obtained by gene transfection technique,and the level of CXCR4 in the transfected cells was detected.RTEC was cultured under hypoxia/re-oxygenation condition for 12 h,respectively,to obtain HR-RTEC,which was used to simulate AKI in vitro.BMSC and HR-RTEC were co-cultured for 12 h,and the proportion of apoptotic cells among the HR-RTEC was assayed by immunofluorescence technique.Western blot was used to test the protein levels of cleaved Caspase-3 and Bcl-2.The number of migrating BMSC was also assayed.After culturing with the HR-RTEC culture supernatant,the expression of cytokeratin 18 (CK18) in BMSC was tested by immunofluorescence staining.Cytokines including bone morphogenetic protein-7 (BMP-7),hepatic growth factor (HGF) and interleukin-10 (IL-10) in the BMSC culture supernatant were detected by ELISA method.Results Expression of CXCR4 was enhanced in CXCR4-BMSC.Proportions of the apoptotic cells among HR-RTEC after being co-cultured with BMSC,CXCR4-BMSC and null-BMSC were all decreased,especially in the C/H group.The decreased cleaved Caspase-3 and enhanced Bcl-2 were also observed in HR-RTEC.The number of migrating CXCR4-BMSC was the highest.Proportions of CK18+ cells in BMSC,CXCR4-BMSC and null-BMSC were all low and showed no difference.However,CXCR4 overexpression in BMSC stimulated secretions of BMP-7,HGF and IL-10.Conclusions CXCR4-overexpressing BMSC has more repair effect on the co-cultured HR-RTEC,the enhanced migration ability and secretion ability of CXCR4-BMSC are the possible mechanisms.
3.Clinicopathological features of congenital hepatic fibrosis.
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Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2006;44(12):950-951
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4.Studies on Establishing and Optimizing Conditions of Concentration Virus in Water Body
Bao-Jin PAN ; Jun-Yi LIU ; Mei-Liang WEI ;
Microbiology 1992;0(06):-
In this experiment six methods,calcium chloride(CaCl_(2)) precipitation,polyethylene glycol(PEG,pH7.0) precipitation,polyethylene glycol(PEG,pH11.5) precipitation,aluminum chloride(AlCl_(3)) precipitation,Amicon Utcra centrifugal filter devices and cellulose nitrate membrane were used to concentrate the vaccine poliovirus type 1(PV_(1)) added to water body;experimental conditions for concentration were selected and optimized.The results showed that two methods,CaCl_(2)and PEG(pH 7.0) precipitation were suitable for concentrating virus in large volumes of water while amicon utcra centrifugal filter devices for small ones.The virus recovery of the three methods reached a 100% rate.
5.Clinical research on the treatment of dacryocystitis combined with canalicular obstruction by dacryocystorhinostomy with canalicular intubation
Xin-Jun, XUE ; Xiao-Jun, ZHANG ; Jin, LIU ; Su-Mei, LI
International Eye Science 2014;(7):1340-1341
AlM: To investigate the clinical efficacy of treatment of dacryocystitis combined with canalicular obstruction by endonasal endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy with canalicular intubation.
METHODS: A total of 27 cases of dacryocystitis combined with canalicular obstruction were treated by endonasal endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy with canalicular intubation. Canalicular obstruction was treated by laser under dacryoendoscopy and antegrade intubation.
RESULTS: For 27 cases, operations were successful, with no complications. All patients were followed up for 6mo, 25 were cured, 2 were effective with no failed. The cure rate was 93%.
CONCLUSlON:Treatment of dacryocystitis combined with canalicular obstruction by endonasal endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy with canalicular intubation has clear field, minimal invasion, quick recovery, exact effect and less recurrence, so it is worthy of promotion.
6.Effect of comprehensive prevention and control of soil-transmitted nemato-diasis in Runzhou District of Zhenjiang City
Ai XIA ; Hengye TAO ; Yaming ZHAO ; Jun JIANG ; Jin WANG ; Jin MEI
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2014;(6):665-668
Objective To evaluate the effect of comprehensive prevention and control of soil?transmitted nematodiasis in Runzhou District Zhenjiang City Jiangsu Province from 1997 to 2012. Methods The comprehensive prevention and control measures included the helminthicide health education improvement of water supplier and harmless toilets and these mea?sures were implemented continuously. At the same time the infection rates of soil?transmitted nematodes the local economic in?dicators and the coverage rates of tap water and harmless toilets were surveyed. Results The mass chemotherapy was per?formed for 202 100 person?times and the diagnosed chemotherapy was performed for 2 006 person?times in Runzhou District from 1997 to 2012. The awareness rates of health knowledge were 57.18%in 1997 and 95.62%in 2012. The coverage rates of tap water and harmless toilets were 10.14%and 10.21%in 1997 and 100.0%and 90.38%in 2012 respectively. There were negative correlations between the awareness rate of per capita GDP per capita net income coverage rates of tap water cover?age rates of harmless toilets health knowledge and the infection rate of soil?transmitted nematodes respectively rper capita GDP=-0.526 P 0.05 rper capita net income=-0.671 P 0.01 rcoverage rates of tap water=-0.936 P 0.01 rcoverage rates of harmles toilets=-0.922 P 0.01 rawarenes=-0.774 P 0.01 . The statistical analysis showed that the infection rate of soil?transmitted nematodes had a downward trend as an expo?nential curve in Runzhou District from 1997 to 2012 y=42.031 7e?0.357 6x R2=0.803 6 F=57.28 P=0.000 . The infection rate of degradation by an annual rate was 29.18%. The infection rate in farmers was significantly higher than that in students χ2=17.998 P 0.01 . There was no significant difference between men and women in the infection rate of soil?transmitted nema?todes χ2=3.627 P=0.057 . Conclusion The comprehensive prevention and control measures and the development of so?cial economy contribute to the steady decline of soil?transmitted nematode infections.
7.Efficacy of fascia iliaca compartment block with dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine for analgesia in patients suffering from proximal femoral fractures
Ke SUN ; Mei JIN ; Yan HU ; Jun YI ; Liangjing YUAN ; Geng WANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2014;34(11):1330-1332
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of fascia iliaca compartment block with dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine for analgesia in the patients suffering from proximal femoral fractures.Methods Eighty emergency patients with proximal femoral fractures,aged 25-70yr,weighing 55-82 kg,of ASA physical status Ⅰ-[Ⅲ,were equally and randomly divided into 2 groups using a random number table:ropivacaine group (group R) and dexmedetomidine mixed with ropivacaine group (group DR).All the patients underwent fascia iliaca compartment block described by Dalens.0.4% ropivacaine 30 ml was injected in group R,and 1 μg/kg dexmedetomidine 30 ml containing 0.4 % ropivacaine was injected in group DR.The severity of pain was assessed by VAS scores,and the level of sedation was assessed by Ramsay scores.At 30,60,90 and 120 min after injection (T1-4),VAS scores at rest and during activity were recorded,the effective analgesia (VAS scores at rest and during activity≤6) and satisfactory sedation (Ramsay scores 2-4) in group DR were also recorded,and the development of hemorrhage or hematoma at the puncture site,local anesthetic poisoning,adverse cardiovascular events and over-sedation was also recorded.Results Compared with group R,the rate of effective analgesia during activity was significantly increased at T2-4,and no significant change was found in the rate of effective analgesia at rest in group DR.In group DR,the rate of satisfactory sedation was 73 %,88%,95% and 95% at T1-4,respectively,and no over-sedation occurred.No patients developed hemorrhage or hematoma at the puncture site,or local anesthetic poisoning in the two groups.Conclusion Fascia iliaca compartment block with 1 μg/kg dexmedetomidine combined with 4% ropivacaine 30 ml can alleviate the early pain caused by passive activity without inducing obvious adverse reactions in the patients suffering from proximal femoral fractures.
8.Effect of erythropoietin on the oriented chemotaxis of bone-marrow mesenchymal stem cells under acute kidney injury microenvironment
Nanmei LIU ; Changlin MEI ; Jinyuan ZHANG ; Jun TIAN ; Jin CHENG ; Weiwei WANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2013;(4):263-267
Objective To investigate the migration of bone-marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) under acute kidney injury (AKI) microenvironment in vitro and the effect of erythropoietin (EPO) intervention,and to explore its underlying mechanism.Methods Renal tubular epithelial cells (RTECs) were cultured in hypoxia/re-oxygenation (HR) condition for 12 h,respectively,in order to establish HR-RTEC.BMSCs and RTECs were co-cultured by Transwell system and were divided into 7 groups:control group (group①,only BMSC cultured),BMSC-RTEC co-culturing group (group ②),BMSC-HR-RTEC co-culturing + EPO intervention groups (group ③to group ⑦,EPO concentration:0,1,5,10,50 IU/ml).All the groups were cultured for 48 h and the number of migrating BMSCs was detected.Western blotting was applied for the detection of SDF-1 expression in RTECs and pMAPK and MAPK levels in BMSCs.SDF-1 concentration in the RTECs culture supernatant was tested by ELISA.Results The number of BMSCs migrating to the low chamber where HR-RTECs were cultured was increased,and EPO intervention further enhanced this migration which reached the peak at the concentration of 10 IU/ml [Compared with group③,(46.67±7.37) cells vs (19.00±2.37) cells,P < 0.05].Intracellular expression level and the secreated level of SDF-1 in HR-RTECs in group③ were higher than those in RTECs of group② [0.37±0.01 vs 0.19±0.01,P < 0.05; (61.64±4.88) μg/L vs (35.26±8.78) μg/L,P < 0.05].EPO intervention increased above SDF-1 levels and reached the peak at the concentration of 10 IU/ml [group⑥ vs group③:(173.53± 14.66) μg/L vs (61.64±4.88) μg/L,P<0.05],accompanied with enhanced phosphorylation of MAPK in BMSCs.Conclusions AKI microenvironment has obvious chemotaxis effect on BMSCs,and EPO intervention can strengthen this effect.The increased SDF-1 level and enhanced phosphorylation of MAPK,the downstream signal protein of SDF-1/CXCR4 axis,are the possible mechanism for EPO performance.
9.The mechanism of quinolone resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Ke JIN ; Yaping HAN ; Jun LI ; Yinghui LIU ; Yaning MEI ; Yi WEN ; Zuhu HUANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2009;2(2):74-77
Objective To investigate the mechanism of quinolone resistance in Psendomonas aeruginosa.Methods The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs)of ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin with and without carbonylcyainde-m-chlorophenylhydrazone(CCCP)were determined by agar dilution method.Polymerase chain reaction(PCR)and DNA sequencing were used to study the mutations in quinolone resistance-determining region of gyrA and parC genes.The strains were genotyped by enterbacterial repetitive intergenie consensus-PCR(ERIC-PCR).Results Sixteen quinolones-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains were obtained.The MICs of ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin were not reduced significantly by adding CCCP.Thr-83→Ile of gyrA and Ser-87→Leu of parC were found simultaneously in 16 strains of resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.Analysis of ERIC-PCR products indicated that 16 quinolone-resistant strains had an identical band pattern which was different from that seen in the sensitive strains.Conclusion Mutations in gyrA and parC may be the main mechanism of quinolone resistance in clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
10.Effects of rapamycin on amyloid β-protein induced impairments of working memory and synaptic plasticity in rats.
Ming HAO ; Jia-qing TONG ; Jun ZHANG ; Mei-na WU ; Jin-shun QI
Chinese Journal of Applied Physiology 2016;32(1):18-21
OBJECTIVEThe present study investigated the effects of rapamycin on Aβ1-42-induced deficits in working memory and synaptic plasticity.
METHODSAfter bilateral hippocampal injection of Aβ1-42 and rapamycinin rats, spontaneous alternation in Y-maze and in vivo hippocampal long-term potentiation (LTP) of rats were recorded. All data were analized by two-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA).
RESULTS(Hippocampal injection of Aβ1-42 alone impaired working memory of rats; (2) Rapamycin did not affect working memory of rats, but alleviated Aβ1-42-induced working memory deficits, compared with Aβ1-42 alone group; (Aβ1-42 remarkably suppressed in vivo hippocampal LTP of fEPSPs in the CA1 region; (4) Pretreatment with rapamycin prevented Aβ1-42-induced suppression of LTP.
CONCLUSIONThese data indicates that rapamycin could protect against Aβ1-42-induced impairments in working memory and synaptic plasticity in rats.
Amyloid beta-Peptides ; adverse effects ; Animals ; Hippocampus ; drug effects ; Long-Term Potentiation ; Maze Learning ; Memory, Short-Term ; drug effects ; Neuronal Plasticity ; drug effects ; Peptide Fragments ; adverse effects ; Rats ; Sirolimus ; pharmacology